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Sean went above and beyond.

He helped our family purchase a multi-family property while we were out of state (some of us in a different country) which provided a lot of unique challenges. He helped us navigate it all with ease. I always felt supported and that he had our best interest at heart. It has always been our dream to live in a multi-generational environment, and now that dream is being realized. Thank you, Sean!

Vera Hyatt

Sean is amazing!

We worked with him to buy a house in Bellingham for our upcoming move, and he was so helpful with the entire process. He's been in the area a long time and was able to provide useful information about neighborhoods, send us listings that met our criteria, and send over videos he took on house tours for days when we couldn't make the trip to see listings in person. Sean was incredibly organized and fast when we expressed interest in houses, and was very much on top of things when we were ready to submit offers. He's a true professional who takes his work seriously, and he played an essential role in helping us buy a home that we're very excited about. I strongly recommend Sean to anyone searching for their next home!

Annelise Snyder

Discovering Sean Hackney was one of the best things that happened in the process of selling our house in Bellingham.

His knowledge and experience were invaluable and his consistent, thoughtful insights got us through some tough times. He listens well, understands the process and really committed himself to our success, even though we were not the biggest customer in town, he went above and beyond. Highest possible recommendation.

Mark Jay Flanders (Owner/Seller)

I can't speak highly enough of my experience with Sean Hackney.

From day 1, Sean was extremely responsive and had great suggestions for homes to view based on what I was looking for. He was very accommodating and patient in showing me, a first-time homebuyer, houses and explained to me every detail and how it could impact maintenance cost. I would, and will, recommend Sean to anyone in the market to purchase a home. I look forward to the opportunity to work with him and the NextHome Northwest Living Team again.

Marli Schoessler

Sean is always professional.

From determining price to negotiating contracts. He. Keeps the less professional and newer agents on task. We use Sean for all our real estate needs. Whether we are buying or selling. And you should too

Graham Youtsey

David was very knowledgeable and a great help in selling my house.

I would highly recommend him for anyone who has a need for a real-estate agent.

Doris Mears

David represented us when we sold our rental in October of this year.

Davis did an excellent, professional job and I highly recommend him. His communication was great throughout the process, we financially benefited from his suggestions, Sincerely, Mark & Pam

Mark Johnson (Real Estate Appraiser)

Sean is always professional.

From determining price to negotiating contracts. He. Keeps the less professional and newer agents on task. We use Sean for all our real estate needs. Whether we are buying or selling. And you should too

Graham Youtsey

David was great to work with, highly flexible to accommodate our schedules, and always willing to give us his best advice depending on the scenario we were considering.

We’d definitely refer him to any of our friends and family for their real estate needs!

Brian Baltzer (Head Golf Professional)

Sean was an excellent agent assisting us with our first home purchase.

He helped us win against another all cash offer! He steered us toward our perfect home and kept us away from homes he noticed maintenance issues with. Sean was also our psychiatrist keeping our spirits up along the way.

Carl Hlavenka

Sean was amazing!

He was always quick to communicate, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him!

Alex Arrowood (Buyer)

We were buying a house from out-of-state and Sean always went the extra mile for us to make things as easy as possible in that situation.

Sean also knows everyone in the area, which was so helpful when he was looking into properties we were interested in, in navigating the offer process, and in getting connected to the right lender/appraiser/etc. I think Sean was just as happy for us as we were when we got the house! Thanks for your support Sean!

Leah Platoni

David is the best!

His performance as my buying agent was top class. He wants the best for his clients, is super responsive and his approach will help you get into a new home. Would definitely work with him again.

Seanann Card

Sean was wonderful to work with.

Detail oriented, perceptive, great at explaining arcane real estate details and patient. And the folks that he recommended to us (for bids, etc) were uniformly terrifiic. I would strongly recommend anyone looking to buy a property in Whatcom County consider working with Sean

Warren Ogden (Owner)

David helped us get our first home during this competitive housing market.

He is a really nice guy, who goes above and beyond customer service. As first time home buyers, David stood for us when dealing with the seller, builders, title company ect, and always had our best interest at heart. I sincerely recommend him.

Gerzon

Sean is one of the best realtors we have ever worked with.

We had to move due to health issues, and I truly feel that Sean moved mountains to make it happen. He is incredibly resourceful, meticulous, and always on top of everything. Communication was fantastic-clear, prompt, and to the point. Our transaction went much more smoothly than we ever expected, and that was entirely thanks to Sean. Our family truly appreciates his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to his clients.

Alla Podnebesnyy (Moved Mountains for us )

Sean is the only real estate professional we have worked with in our years in Bellingham.

We trust him to be honest, to help us make good decisions and he knows this area well. We always recommend him when others ask us for recommendations. He’s truly a great guy!

Tanja Christine Reiss

I can't imagine a better real estate agent than Sean.

So professional, personable and skilled. He made buying a home in Bellingham very easy (maybe too easy? Nah!). He knows his business and quickly figured out what we were looking for and helped us a lot in narrowing our choices and in prioritizing. I can't imagine how one could go wrong in working with Sean. And, after you settle on your new house, you know that he will keep in touch and be a resource. We look for to seeing him around Bellingham. Thanks Sean!

Michael P.

Sean and his team were extremely helpful with our home purchase.

We were moving from south Texas to Washington and because of Sean’s professionalism and team work with the mortgage company, we were able to close on our new home while in transit.

Jason Kumle

David went out of his way to make my home purchase stress-free and as easy as it gets.

He was thorough with his paperwork and made closing a breeze. Set up viewings and inspections with clear communication of times and dates and made house buying as positive as it can get. I highly recommend hiring him for you next home purchase.

Fred Gaudette

David came highly recommended by a friend.

His knowledge and expertise in all things real estate was extremely helpful. We couldn't be happier having David on our side. Thank you!

J. Lee

A Real Estate agent that takes care of his buyers !

Got extra added customer service and a smooth Fantastic real estate Transaction !! He's the man you need !!

Cheryl Marvel (Buyer)

I was referred to Sean by an out-of-state realtor who knew of Sean's skills, experience, and professionalism.

Sean developed a plan to sell my home and kindly coached me along each step. Sean's team provided impressive support in marketing my home. Sean actually fielded offers on Superbowl Sunday resulting in the sale of my home on a schedule he predicted based on his accurate metrics. Sean is hardworking, resourceful, and intelligent. Sean also has a great sense of humor, and he is a pleasure to work with.

Mark Lytle (Retired Chemist)

It was very easy to work with David Huynh on the sale of our home!

He was very knowledgeable and quick to make sure that we understood every step along the sale process. We never felt pressured in any way and were very comfortable throughout the sale process. David had a ready, understandable answer to all of our questions. We will gladly recommend him to any a of our friends who are making plans to sell their home in the future!

Robert Logan

David was enjoyable to work with a great sense of humor.

He always returned either my texts and ,or phone messages. He got the best price for my sale, above and beyond. Thank you

steve yates (realestate investor)

David Huynh, did a fabulous job on following up on a old client that needed help in locating her forever home.

Got the perfect place and the complete real Estate deal went very smootly.Thanks so much David !!

Cheryl Marvel (Buyer)

We had wonderful experience with David and finally able to move into our new home.

Although housing market had been difficult these past years, he worked with us patiently with one goal in mind, that is to help us get a home and he made it happen. We are so glad to have David as our Agent and definitely recommend to anyone who are looking for Real Estate Service. Thank you so much David !! We are very grateful for all your help.

Mai Mai LaMai

We can't say enough good things about our experience of buying and selling our home with Sean Hackney.

Sean was there every step of the way! Sean's expertise in the field and patience with us were only outdone by his excitement for us in this new chapter of our lives. He supported us through every aspect and was emotionally invested in our journey. All of the little touches along the way were so unexpected and fun--from beautiful pamphlets, professional videos, and fun signage (who doesn't love a cute dog?!) to decorative keys, balloons, and welcome home goodies. It is obvious that Sean LOVES what he does, and has the knowledge, experiences, and expertise to make your Next Home the right one for you!

Gwen and Jeff Nyman (local teachers)

David is just plain user friendly!

He's energetic and enthusiastic without being pushy. He's personable and good natured, even funny. This was my first home puchase as a single woman, and David's first loyalty was to the seller as he was their listing agent, and I chose not to have anyone represent me. He was very professional, informative at every turn and a real pleasure to work with.

Nancy Glass

David did a great job for us with a special type of sale, a boat moorage condo.

There are not many of this type of real estate but David quickly collected the right type of information to professionally represent the condo to the market and get the best result quickly and fairly. Thanks David

Chris and Sue Gaudette

There are lots of agents out there that will place a sign in your yard and do the bare minimum to sell your home.

Then there agents like Sean hackney that take a vested interest in you the client, in your home and the process of selling your home. There are lots of agents after doing the bare minimum to sell your, expect full payment for very little work. Then there are agents like Sean hackney that dot every “i”, cross every “t” and have no expectations until the job is completed 100%. There are lots of agents that can help you sell or buy a home. If you want an agent that takes a personal stake in the process, walks with you step by step through that process, answers your questions and addresses your concerns day or night, an agent that becomes your personal advocate- then call Sean Hackney, the best first decision you can make!

Rusty & Roxie M.

David was amazing!

From first contact to the end signing of sale he was 100% on top of everything. His dedication, honesty and level of caring is something every home buyer/seller should seek and/or desire. David, Thank you again for managing the sale of our home. Happy Holidays!

Chad Arnold

We can't say enough good things about our experience of buying and selling our home with Sean Hackney.

Sean was there every step of the way! Sean's expertise in the field and patience with us were only outdone by his excitement for us in this new chapter of our lives. He supported us through every aspect and was emotionally invested in our journey. All of the little touches along the way were so unexpected and fun--from beautiful pamphlets, professional videos, and fun signage (who doesn't love a cute dog?!) to decorative keys, balloons, and welcome home goodies. It is obvious that Sean LOVES what he does, and has the knowledge, experiences, and expertise to make your Next Home the right one for you!

Jeff & Gwen N.

Sean came highly recommended to me from a family member & he was absolutely wonderful to work with.

He guided me through the entire process, so I knew just what to expect and he kept me updated throughout. He was such a pleasure to work with and so easy to talk to I felt as relaxed as one could feel selling a home in this crazy market! I highly recommend Sean for anyone looking to buy or sell, he does not disappoint!

Patty Martin (Senior Buyer - Aerospace Electronics)

With all the stressors of selling and buying a new home layered into the daily grind of work and life, nothing makes searching, vetting and purchasing a new home more seamless than a seasoned professional.

Key attributes are - clear communication, timely follow up, expectation management, excellent listening skills, well rounded industry knowledge and the ability to translate information to the seller and buyer, sound negotiation strategy, thoughtfulness and awareness and respect for the clients time. All of these are what make a Sean Hackney. Whether you’re making a 500k or 1M+ investment, Sean will take you through the process while demonstrating what it takes to be a high level professional.

Richard Middaugh (Strategic Account Executive - AHF Products )

David has always been a true professional, and his clients all love him.

I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Dean Hayes (Mortgage Loan Officer)

Sean was awesome!

He was very knowledgeable and made the home buying process as stress free as it could be. As a first time home buyer, Sean did a great job explaining all the complicated parts of purchasing a home in a simple manner. Sean was always available for a phone call or a text to answer any questions we had and we felt supported through the entire process. Would definitely recommend his services!

Joe Doughty

I tried to sell an office building I had when I retired.

Having no success I listed it with David. He sold it in 2 weeks for 50k more than I was willing to settle for if I had to. He helped me draft the necessary contract so I could offer financing to my buyer. He earned his money many times over on this transaction. You can trust him with your selling needs, he knows what he's doing.

John Manso

I can't imagine a better real estate agent than Sean.

So professional, personable and skilled. He made buying a home in Bellingham very easy (maybe too easy? Nah!). He knows his business and quickly figured out what we were looking for and helped us a lot in narrowing our choices and in prioritizing. I can imagine how one could go wrong in working with Sean. And, after you settle on your new house, you know that he will keep in touch and be a resource. We look for to seeing him around Bellingham. Thanks Sean!

Michael J. Paolisso

Sean handled the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new home.

He is very professional, does what he says, and was always available as question arose. I would highly recommend him to anyone buying our selling a home. His experience was invaluable.

Henry Qualey

First of all, David's knowledge of the area is exceptional.

Combine that with his years of experience, and he helped us find our new home without having to show us many houses. Once we had selected our new home, his handling of the process was near perfect. We had a tight closing schedule, but his expertise enabled closing on schedule. I can heartily recommend David.

Robert Peterson

Sean was awesome.

As a first time buyer Sean treated me like family every step of the way. Sean was quick to send over homes that matched what I was looking for as soon as they hit the market. Sean responded to any questions that I had and was quick to set up appointments to go tour homes I was interested in. On move in day Sean was there and just as excited as I was. He helped with the move in process and even had a house warming gift for me! Can’t thank Sean enough. Would definitely recommend.

Ben Johnson

David was a good Agent that helped me with all the questions I had.

If I needed anything he was able to get it in a quick time frame so I could make a decision as to buy the Duplex or not. The transaction went flawless. I would use David again. Rick

Rick M Severson ( Home Buyer)

David just helped us buy our dream home!

He was very thorough and helped every step of the way. His years of experience put me at ease and I appreciated his feedback to our questions about the house and process.

Janin Smith

David was great to work with throughout the process, using his local contacts at the county, etc.

to find out what was needed to obtain a Lot certification for the property. He communicated with the buyer’s realtor and kept us in the loop On the process. After the first two buyers backed out due to wetland issues, he worked with the third buyer’s realtor to allow extra time for the wetlands study to be completed.

Lee Perko

David was communicative and professional throughout the entire process of selling our property.

David listened to our thoughts and gave great advice. He was professional and knowledgeable. I will use him again without hesitation.

Dawn Tinsley

Sean was an amazing agent for us.

He took great care to find out everything about us and what we were looking for in a house, a neighborhood, and more and then went to work. He always listened to us and kept us informed re the process, the real estate market, and the ins and outs of each house and location. Because of his attention to detail and taking the time to really listen to us, he consistently provided us options which ultimately led us to our dream house. In addition, he presented us so well to the sellers, capturing the extra information that made the sale. We can't be happier with him and would highly highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home just as our dear friends recommended him to us. He is the best.

Anita Merina and Michael Paolisso

Sean was a joy to work with.

He helped my brother and I sell our Dad's house when he passed away. We live out of state and he helped us coordinate repairs and clear out the last few things in the garage. He did an amazing job of putting together a virtual tour and photos. The house was on the market one weekend and sold for the price that we wanted. I can't recommend him enough.

Anne Harding

Jack worked well with us.

Allowing our input and offering suggestions while guiding us thru the process. I am a mortgage originator and thought I knew the process well, but still had many questions as a seller. And we all reached a satisfactory conclusion. Thank you, jack!!

Anndi Pena

Sean did an amazing job for us and was able to help us with all the needs that our unique situation called for!

He’s a consummate pro and a real asset!

Sean Wilber
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"We couldn’t be happier with our entire experience. Jack is great at all levels. He is honest and looked out for our best interest. He is thorough and prompt communicator and I will definitely recommend him!"
5 /5.0
by megenporter79
"I've worked with Jack a few times purchasing and selling houses and have gotten great results. Jack is great at communicating with his client and with the buyer or seller agent; he negotiates well and gets the information I've asked for. Jack works to find a solution to the issues that arise during negotiations that both sides of the sale are comfortable with. He is willing to show properties that I'm interested in and does not pressure to make (or accept) an offer if the property or offers don't seem to be what I'm looking for. He grew up here so is very familiar with the communities and the local market. I'll definitely continue to work with Jack on future property deals."
5 /5.0
by Christine Kubota
"Jack Schramer went above and beyond as our realtor! My brother and I were looking for a local realtor in Bellingham, WA that we could trust with the sale of our childhood home. The home had a lot of sentimental value to us so we wanted someone that would appreciate how important it was to find the right kind of buyers and also represent our financial interests. Jack did all of that and more. He acted as liaison between us and third parties, often resolving disputed issues gracefully and with a smile on his face. He answered all of my phone calls and all of my questions - no matter how big or small. I felt entirely supported throughout the sale process and am very satisfied upon closing the sale. I would highly and enthusiastically recommend Jack to anyone looking for a realtor they can trust. Thank you, Jack!"
5 /5.0
by brianna c evans
"Jack's attention to detail and communication skills were above and beyond. We are so happy that he priced our house perfectly and it closed in 6 weeks from the time we put it on the market.Nice job, Jack!"
5 /5.0
by robins2
"No hesitation in recommending Jack. He knew the neighborhood and had researched other sales in the area. He knew that the asking price would elicit up-bidding. He helped the renter find new residence. He was patient and helpful with the renter's issues about moving. He helped by doing a check of condition of house after renter left and did some last minute cleaning and removal of garbage to the dump. Above and beyond what I would expect."
5 /5.0
by cjrbae
"Jack listed some land I had been trying to sell for the last 3 yrs. He got a buyer within 2 days of listing for almost full asking price. Jack was very responsive to my phone calls & returned them within 2 hrs. Jack walked me thru this transaction & explained everything in detail. I was an out of state seller & Jack made the selling of the land so easy. I would highly recommend Jack for all your Real Estate needs."
5 /5.0
by kting1947
"My wife and I worked with Jack to buy our first house, and he was wonderful. He made it easy to look at houses. He always kept a positive attitude through all the ups and downs of our search (which was not easy in this competitive market). Jack gave us honest advice when we asked, and was committed to getting us the house we wanted, rather than trying to push his own agenda. We put in offers on a few houses, but in the end, we bought our dream house... or beyond even our dreams! The house had 8 other offers during its few days on the market, but Jack helped us put in the winning bid.We are so thrilled with our home, and happy with everything Jack did for us. We will definitely call him next time we need an agent, and would enthusiastically recommend him to friends."
5 /5.0
by Daniel Johnson
"It's great working with Jack. He responds very quickly to inquiries about properties and searches for all available information including contacting listing agents. He's very honest and personable. I'll definitely work with Jack on future real estate transactions."
5 /5.0
by Christine Kubota
"Jack made our home-buying experience a total breeze. He was knowledgable, prompt and communicative, thorough, and patient with us throughout our changes of mind and heart. I feel very lucky to have been referred to him, he was so helpful at every turn. Thank you Jack!"
5 /5.0
by Ali Smith
"Jack helped my wife and I through the home search, always remaining positive even when we were ready to give up. Jack found us a home that we made an offer on that day. Jack was helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I would absolutely recommend Jack to anyone looking to buy a home."
5 /5.0
by jmarmont
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